TheHater, 04 Aug 2017In this day of removal of headphone jack, higher quality BT audio output is needed, and mind y... moreYou think that just because sony xperia has better BT audio output technology. Doesn't mean many people will buy sony bluetooth headsets? FYI, many people still stick to the old headphone jack because it doesn't require charging. Do you think many people around the world would spend tons of money to purchase a good quality sony BT headphones?

"Oh and where's the DSEE HX+ on your S8?" So you say that the DSEE HX+ is superior compared to dolby atmos, DTS Headphone X? And both of these don't give Hi-Res audio? Where's your proof that DSEE HX+ outmatches other competitors?

"Just call me back when your Dummy finally gets stereo front speakers." You think that it's relevant to have a front facing speakers when you mostly listening to music, watching videos or playing games using your headphones? How about this. Try listening to the music on public places. Do you think that you could hear your music while another one is also playing a music? Next, try going to the foodcourt. Where all the noises from the other people can be heard. Can you hear the sound from the video on your smartphone using front facing speakers?

TheHater, 04 Aug 2017"Who cares if the iris scanner can be fooled by photograph? It's still a technology that sony ... more"Sony doesn't have it, because why have to be, when they are already working on a 3D Facial Recognition". Is sony actually planning on utilizing it on the next upcoming xperia devices? FYI, it's still in the beta stages. While the retina scanner from the samsung galaxy phones are a working prototype that has been used by everybody to unlock their smartphones. Let me ask you. Does fingerprint scanner work on wet fingers?

"Compacts should be compared to compacts, and phablets should be compared phablets." Did you check anonymous comments? He said on his statement "True. Also it will beat S8 and many flagships.". So he is challenging the Sony compact from the S8 and many flagships. Saying that the 4.6 inch sony smartphone has enough power to beat other flagship.

"Lower resolution means less GPU and CPU power is needed. Lower CPU and GPU power means less consumption. Less consumption means better battery life and efficiency."
Did you know that you get less video and game quality and resolution? Also, who cares about having to extend the battery life of the phone when you can get a powerbank? And if it's available. A powercase, which provides shockproof protection for your smartphone while also charging your phone without using any wires? Are you still living in the year 2000?

That dex station that you're referring to as "Useless". Is still a feature that only samsung has. It turns the screen of any Tv's or monitors with HDMI ports, into a display where it shows the content of the unit. Very useful for easier writing documents, watching video contents from youtube or from the smartphone to tv. And lets not forget. While the smartphone is docked on the dex station. It also charges your unit. Meanwhile, for sony. Xperia smartphones only uses screen mirroring. Which requires a bluetooth connection. When successfully paired. The only controls you have are from the screen of the smartphone. Unlike samsung dex station which allows bluetooth keyboard and bluetooth mouse connection. Here's the actual video of a guy from the youtube who showcase the dex station:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyO4Hy3Qrwo
So that "Useless" word you're referring to the dex station. Let's see how good is the productivity of the Xperia flagship smartphones compared to the samsung flagship phones?

Foxtrot2Novmbr, 04 Aug 2017Who cares if the iris scanner can be fooled by photograph? It's still a technology that sony d... more"Who cares if the iris scanner can be fooled by photograph? It's still a technology that sony doesn't have."

Who cares if you have it when its function will be literally useless? It's just there to waste some space. Sony doesn't have it, because why have to be, when they are already working on a 3D Facial Recognition that will work more than twice better than any miserable security options on Samsung devices?
Besides, you also seem to agree that it is useless, as you don't seem to be defending it to be a real one.

"Why don't you compare the latest S8 against sony compact"

Because 5.8" is not as small as 4.6", and therefore isn't a fair comparison. It's just like comparing the iPhone 4s to the Galaxy S8, concluding the latter to be the better one and bashing the former device's manufacturer to be late in technology (assuming the iPhone 7 was already out that time).
Compacts should be compared to compacts, and phablets should be compared phablets.
Even then it seems that you really have nothing to say informative or true.

"Saying that the 720p sony compact has enough power to beat S8 and other flagship smartphones."

Spoonfeeding: Lower resolution means less GPU and CPU power is needed. Lower CPU and GPU power means less consumption. Less consumption means better battery life and efficiency.

Foxtrot2Novmbr, 04 Aug 2017Did you know. That dolby that I refering to was in the hardware?
Meanwhile, Sony only uses so... moreIn this day of removal of headphone jack, higher quality BT audio output is needed, and mind your dual connection, none of them will offer the same 990Kbps data transfer as on Sony's LDAC.

And every audio features of the S8 is also purely software. Meanwhile, the XZ Premium has better Active Noise Cancelling function than the S8. It even does Hi-Res audio. Oh and where's the DSEE HX+ on your S8? That thing is very critical for high end smartphones as it outputs nearly Hi-Res audio level of quality. It can turn your mediocre microphone from your S8 into an amazing sound like it was recorded by the best microphone in the world.

It may all be software part, but you are mislead - the XZ Premium has got all audio features better.
Just call me back when your Dummy finally gets stereo front speakers.

Anonymous, 04 Aug 2017Sony uses own features for audio.
Not generic like Dolby...
XZP is 120HZ@1080p and 60HZ@... moreWho cares if the iris scanner can be fooled by photograph? It's still a technology that sony doesn't have.
For the refresh rate. Why don't you compare the latest S8 against sony compact? You just replied to aqours comment. Saying that the 720p sony compact has enough power to beat S8 and other flagship smartphones.

Anonymous, 04 Aug 2017Sony uses own features for audio.
Not generic like Dolby...
XZP is 120HZ@1080p and 60HZ@... moreDid you know. That dolby that I refering to was in the hardware?
Meanwhile, Sony only uses software to utilize the music. So in the end. The 3.5 jack found on all sony smartphones are generic. Why don't you prove that the 3.5 jack that was used on the sony smartphones have Audio enhancement chipset rather than a software?

Ascheron, 04 Aug 2017Please Sony, make a Dual-SIM Hybrid variant, pretty please!!! Been waiting for 5 generations a... moreSony will NEVER make a dual sim compact smartphone. They must give reason for their regular size dual flagship to sell.

What pisses me off about SONY is that they do these things on purpose and will INTENTIONALLY not allow their dual phones to use both SIM cards and a Micro SD card; INTENTIONALLY.

Anonymous, 04 Aug 2017True. Also it will beat S8 and many flagships.Beat many flagships? HAHAHAAHAHA! Let me ask you:
1. S8 and S8 plus, and even note 8 is offering 128GB of internal storage. This punny thing only has 32GB. When it comes to storage. It's a lost on sony.
2. The S8 and S8 plus, even the Galaxy s6, s6 edge, S7, and s7 edge supports Gear VR. Which is similar to Daydream VR. Sony doesn't have this feature and isn't daydream supported.
3. When it comes to display size. Samsung already won. With S8 and S8 plus having bigger screen to body ratio. Means it gives more interface. Meanwhile, All sony brands have bigger bezzels. And has 70% or less screen to body ratio.
4. Samsung features wireless charging. All sony units do not have wireless charging tech.
5. The S8 and S8 plus has "Samsung DeX (desktop experience support)". Sony phones do not.
6. Samsung models have smartscreen technology. And it even shows the charging animation. Sony doesn't have this.
7. S8 and S8+ now comes with iris scanner. Sony doesn't have this security features.
8. Other smartphones now offer with dolby atmos, Quad Dac, and DTS HD sound enhancement. When using the 3.5mm jack. Sony however doesn't have this feature on their jack.

So before you declare that the sony compact with 720p display will beat S8 and many flagships. Think the specs!